Chilapan Mexican Restaurant
Last inspected: Jun 27, 2013
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Chilapan Mexican Restaurant has been inspected eight times since 2010. Chilapan Mexican Restaurant was last inspected on Jun 27, 2013. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Note that Chilapan Mexican Restaurant's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jun 27, 2013; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up four times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Chilapan Mexican Restaurant on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Jun 27, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 20, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH ALL THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS INCLUDE A MAP LOCATOR TO IDENTIFY THE PEST CONTROL SERVICES PROVIDED FOR THIS FOOD ESTABLISHMENT.SERIOUS 7-38-020
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE,INVERT ALL KITCHEN MULTI-USE FOOD EQUIPMENTS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE SHELVINGS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND FAN COVERS INSIDE THE COOLERS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES.
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Oct 5, 2012
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN AREA SLOW DRAINING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
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Nov 30, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 29, 2011
License
4 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.FOUND APPROXIMATELY 35 RODENT RAT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT HOT WATER TANK LOCATION,WEST SIDE DOOR TO BASEMENT NOT RODENT PROOFED.MUST DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON GROUND FLOOR ALONG THE HOT WATER TANKS,REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN SAID AREAS,RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM,PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS RECCOMENDED.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST PROVIDE MISSING LID TO 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING,PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE TO MOP SINK.
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Apr 27, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.MUST PROPERLY STORE,INVERT CLEAN MULTI-USE DISHWARE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING SHELVINGS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN,INTERIOR BASINS OF 3 COMP SINK,MICROWAVE,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.CLEAN CEILING AREA OVER KITCHEN SCATTERED STAINS,SEAL OPENING AROUND ELECTRICAL PIPE AT FRONT CLOSET BEHIND REFRIGERATOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR WATER LEAKING AT PIPE BENEATH 3 COMP SINK,CLEAN DUSTY VENTILATION COVERS IN TOILET ROOMS.
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Dec 2, 2010
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD CONTROL ON EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK ON THE PREP SIDE.ALSO HOME STYLE DISH MACHINE WHICH WAS NOT PREVIOUSLY ON FACILITY DURING LICENSE INSPECTION ON 3-05-10 MUST REMOVED FROM PREMISES. RECOMMENDED TO INSTALL HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE 180.0F OR LOW TEMP 140.0F DISH MACHINE/ SANITIZER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS ON EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK IN KITCHEN,3COMP.SINK/DRAIN BOARDS,INSIDE OVENS,AND FILTERS ON HOOD.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. ISTRUCTED TO CLEAN DARK STAINS ON FLOORS AT REAR SIDE EXIT DOOR BY KITCHEN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PEELING PAINTS ON WALLS AT PREP AREAS IN KITCHEN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. INSTRUCTED MGR. TO HAVE HAIR RESTRAINT ON WHEN HANDLING FOOD.
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Mar 5, 2010
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chilapan Mexican Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chilapan Mexican Restaurant on file is from Jun 27, 2013. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chilapan Mexican Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Chilapan Mexican Restaurant.
Has Chilapan Mexican Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chilapan Mexican Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Chilapan Mexican Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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